Lawsonite and Ruby Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.093.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Al ₂ O ₃

Lawsonite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Lawsonite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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