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Ruby and Fibrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ruby and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ruby and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.