Ruby and Pectolite Physical Properties

Ruby

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

94.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.