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Ruby and Dioptase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
95
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.