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Star Ruby and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.103.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available9-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Star Ruby and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Star Ruby and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.