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Ruby and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Ruby and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Ruby and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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