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Ajoite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Decomposed by acids  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.96  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5  
9  

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)  
Al 2 O 3  

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Ajoite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite 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 Ajoite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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