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Ruby and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.95-3.07   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ruby and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.

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