Magnetite and Ruby Physical Properties

Magnetite

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

5.23.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.59

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Al ₂ O ₃

Magnetite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Magnetite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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