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Glaucophane and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Al 2 O 3   

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Glaucophane and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Ruby chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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