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Sardonyx and Ruby Physical Properties


Ruby and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
9  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2 O 3  

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Sardonyx and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Ruby 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 Sardonyx and Ruby chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.

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