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Ruby and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite 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   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ruby and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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