×

Gahnospinel
Gahnospinel

Ruby
Ruby



ADD
Compare
X
Gahnospinel
X
Ruby

Gahnospinel and Ruby Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.553.97-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-89
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2 O 3

Gahnospinel and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Gahnospinel and Ruby Specific Gravity

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