Ruby and Hercynite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
  
4.39
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
  
Cleavage
No true cleavage
  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Ruby and Hercynite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ruby and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ruby and Hercynite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.
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