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Ruby and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite 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   
3.355-3.433   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
{???} Good, {???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
9   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ruby and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.

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