Ruby and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Ruby

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

96-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ruby and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Ruby and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.