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Star Ruby and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.102.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Star Ruby and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Star Ruby and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.