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Ruby

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Chrysoberyl



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Ruby and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
98.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
BeAl 2 O 4

Ruby and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Ruby and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.