Ruby and Carletonite Physical Properties

Ruby

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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

3.97-4.052.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

94-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ruby and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Ruby and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.