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Star Ruby
Star Ruby

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Star Ruby and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.103.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO4

Star Ruby and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Star Ruby and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Ruby and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Ruby and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Ruby is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.