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Tinaksite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6   
9   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2 O 3   

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Tinaksite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite and Ruby 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 Tinaksite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinaksite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinaksite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinaksite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.

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