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Kunzite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
9  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Al 2 O 3  

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Kunzite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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