Hibschite and Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
  
3.97-4.05
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
No true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Hibschite and Ruby Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Ruby chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
Hibschite and Ruby Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibschite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibschite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibschite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.