Ruby and Anorthoclase 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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.56-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

96-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ruby and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Ruby and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.