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Ruby and Calcite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
93
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.