Ruby and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
  
2.24-2.29
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
No true cleavage
  
Very poor [100]
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ruby and Analcime Chemical Formula
While comparing Ruby and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ruby and Analcime Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.
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