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Sillimanite and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties


Ruby Zoisite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
{010} perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5  
6.5-9  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Al2SiO5  

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Sillimanite and Ruby Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Ruby Zoisite 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 Sillimanite and Ruby Zoisite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Ruby Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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