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Ruby and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.03-3.18  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
9  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Ruby and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.

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