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Star Ruby and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Star Ruby and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Star Ruby and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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