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Ruby and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.