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Chrysoprase and Ruby Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.97-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Al 2 O 3

Chrysoprase and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Chrysoprase and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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