Powellite and Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.23
  
3.97-4.05
  
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{111} Distinct
  
No true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Powellite and Ruby Chemical Formula
While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Ruby chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
Powellite and Ruby Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.