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Ruby
Chemical
Formula
Al2O3:Cr
Species
Oxides & Hydroxides
Crystal
System
Trigonal
Mohs
Scale
9
Specific
Gravity
4.0
Color
Red, may be brownish, purplish or pinkish
Streak
white
Luster
Vitreous
Refractive
Index
nω=1.768–1.772nε=1.760–1.763
Diaphaneity
transparent
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Fracture
Uneven or conchoidal
Crystal Habit:Varies with locality. Terminated tabular hexagonal prisms.
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