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Ruby and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.09  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
8  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O  

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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.

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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.

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