Alexandrite and Ruby Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.81

3.97-4.05

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Al ₂ O ₃

Alexandrite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Alexandrite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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