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Ruby and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.