Ruby and Boleite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.055.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

93-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ruby and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Ruby and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.