Ruby and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Ruby

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

96-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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Ruby and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Ruby and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.