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Ruby and Blue spinel Physical Properties


Blue spinel and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
MgAl2O4  

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Ruby and Blue spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel chemical formula.

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Ruby and Blue spinel Specific Gravity

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

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