Home
Gemstones


Lazulite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Lazulite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Ruby chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Gemini

Lazulite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

Gems for Gemini

Gems for Gemini

» More Gems for Gemini

Compare Gems for Gemini

» More Compare Gems for Gemini