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Ruby and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
9  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Ruby and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Ruby and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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