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Ruby and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ruby and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Albite 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 Ruby and Albite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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