Ruby and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Ruby

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Ruby and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Ruby and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.