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Ruby and Foitite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
3.17
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ruby and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ruby and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.