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Star Ruby and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Star Ruby and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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Star Ruby and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.

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