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Aventurine and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Aventurine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
7-6.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2 O 3   

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Aventurine and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Ruby chemical formula.

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Aventurine and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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