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Ruby and Natrolite Physical Properties


Natrolite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.20-2.26   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ruby and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.

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