Ruby and Biotite Physical Properties

Ruby

Biotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.7-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

92.5-3.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Ruby and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

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Ruby and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.