Axinite and Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
  
3.97-4.05
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Good on {100}
  
No true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Axinite and Ruby Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Ruby chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
Axinite and Ruby Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.