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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
2.56-2.62
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
9
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.