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Star Ruby and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.90-3.14  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect; basal  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Star Ruby and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Star Ruby and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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