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Ruby and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite 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   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ruby and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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