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Ruby and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.24-2.29  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Very poor [100]  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ruby and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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Ruby and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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