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Ruby and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Ruby and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Hyalite Specific Gravity

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

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