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Vesuvianite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
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Chemical Composition
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Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vesuvianite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Star 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 Vesuvianite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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