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Ruby and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.07   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Ruby and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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