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Ruby and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble: HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.61-3.68   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
[10 1 1] poor   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ruby and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.

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