Ruby and Gypsum Physical Properties

Ruby

Gypsum

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Flexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.20-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ruby and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Ruby and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.