Albite and Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
  
3.97-4.05
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
  
No true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Albite and Ruby Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Ruby chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
Albite and Ruby Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.