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Ruby and Glaucophane Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
3.97-4.05
Conchoidal
No true cleavage
9
Al 2 O 3
 
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3-3.15
Conchoidal
Good on [110] and on [001]
6.0-6.5
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Ruby and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Ruby and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby Vs Glaucophane during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is whereas that of Glaucophane is .