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Ruby and Almandine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
97-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ruby and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ruby and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.