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Gaspeite and Ruby Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

HCl soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.713.97-4.05
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good
No true cleavage

Mohs Hardness

4.5-59
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Al 2 O 3

Gaspeite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Gaspeite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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