Ruby and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Ruby

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

96-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.