Amazonite and Ruby Physical Properties

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.59

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Al ₂ O ₃

Amazonite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Amazonite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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