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Ruby and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.44-2.62   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2.5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Ruby and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

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Ruby and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.

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