Ruby and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Ruby

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

92.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ruby and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Ruby and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.