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Clinohedrite 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
3.28-3.335
3.97-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3

Clinohedrite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Clinohedrite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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