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Star Ruby and Anhydrite Physical Properties


Anhydrite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Star Ruby and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

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Star Ruby and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.

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