Ruby and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Ruby

Apache Tear

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.05Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

95-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Not Available

Ruby and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

Compare Birthstones » More

Ruby Vs Emerald

Ruby Vs Diamond

Ruby Vs Opal

» More

More Compare Birthstones

Ruby and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.