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Ruby and Actinolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Actinolite 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 Ruby and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.