Jasper and Ruby Physical Properties

Jasper

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

2.58-2.91

3.97-4.05

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Al ₂ O ₃

Jasper and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Jasper and Ruby Specific Gravity

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