Ruby and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Ruby

Clinohumite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.13-3.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ruby and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.