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Ruby and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
6.50-7.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular, Brittle, 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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