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Ruby and Thaumasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
1.91
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.