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Sogdianite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7  
9  

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2 O 3  

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Sogdianite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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