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Ruby and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
9  
3  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Ruby and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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