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Ruby and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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