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Ruby and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.26-3.36   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Ruby and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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