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Ruby and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Ruby and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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