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Viridine and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Viridine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Al 2 O 3  

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Viridine and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine 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 Viridine and Ruby chemical formula.

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Viridine and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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