Ruby and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
  
4.00-4.62
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
No true cleavage
  
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ruby and Gahnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ruby and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ruby and Gahnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.
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