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Star Ruby and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Star Ruby and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Star Ruby and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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