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Ruby and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9   
4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ruby and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Williamsite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Ruby and Williamsite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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