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Ruby and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Chlorastrolite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.1-3.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Granular  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Ruby and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.

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