Annabergite and Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.07
  
3.97-4.05
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
No true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Annabergite and Ruby Chemical Formula
While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Ruby chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
Annabergite and Ruby Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.