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Ruby and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
[C,H,O]

Ruby and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Ruby and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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