Ruby and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Ruby

Seraphinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.60-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

9Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ruby and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Ruby and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.