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Ruby and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite 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   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ruby and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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