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Ruby and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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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 and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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