Ruby and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Ruby

Hiddenite

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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

3.97-4.053.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

96-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

LiAlSi₂O₆

Ruby and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Ruby and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.