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Ruby and Creedite 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
3.97-4.05
2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.