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Euclase and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Euclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

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Euclase and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Ruby chemical formula.

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Euclase and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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