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Ruby and Witherite Physical Properties


Witherite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
4.27-4.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
{010} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
9  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ruby and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.

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