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Ruby and Amazonite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
KAlSi3O8

Ruby and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Ruby and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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