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Chlorite group and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2 O 3   

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Chlorite group and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Ruby chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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