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Serendibite and Ruby Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
3.97-4.05
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3

Serendibite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite and Ruby 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 Serendibite and Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Serendibite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serendibite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serendibite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serendibite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.