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Star Ruby and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.102.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Star Ruby and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Amethyst 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 Star Ruby and Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Star Ruby and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.