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Ruby

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Ruby and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
98
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
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Ruby and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
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Ruby and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.