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Ruby and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
9  
2.5-4.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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