Ruby and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Ruby

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

96.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Ruby and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Ruby and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.