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Pectolite and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
9   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2 O 3   

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Pectolite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Ruby chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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

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