Ruby and Hambergite Physical Properties

Ruby

Hambergite

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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

3.97-4.052.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

97.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.