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Ruby and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ruby and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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