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Ruby and Austinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Ruby and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Ruby and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.