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Tinaksite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.82  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
9  

Chemical Composition
K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]  
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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