Vesuvianite and Ruby Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-79

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al ₂ O ₃

Vesuvianite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Vesuvianite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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