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Kyanite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
4-7  
9  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
Al 2 O 3  

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Kyanite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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