Ivory and Ruby Physical Properties

Ivory

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.70-2.003.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-39

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al ₂ O ₃

Ivory and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Ivory and Ruby Specific Gravity

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