Petrified Wood and Ruby Physical Properties

Petrified Wood and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood and Ruby chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Petrified Wood- SiO2
• Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

Petrified Wood and Ruby Specific Gravity

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