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Ruby and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Ruby and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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