Garnet and Ruby Physical Properties

Garnet

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.59

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Al ₂ O ₃

Garnet and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Garnet and Ruby Specific Gravity

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