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Ruby and Gaylussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.051.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
92.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Ruby and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Ruby and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.