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Ruby and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.20-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Good/distinct on [210]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ruby and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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