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Clinochlore and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 2 O 3   

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Clinochlore and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore and Ruby chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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