×

Star Ruby
Star Ruby

Antigorite
Antigorite



ADD
Compare
X
Star Ruby
X
Antigorite

Star Ruby and Antigorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.102.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Star Ruby and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Star Ruby and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.