Seraphinite and Ruby Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available9

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Al ₂ O ₃

Seraphinite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Seraphinite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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