Ruby and Scolecite Physical Properties

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

95-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.