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Star Ruby and Pollucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
2.86-2.94
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Star Ruby and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Star Ruby and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.