Ruby and Iddingsite Physical Properties

Ruby

Iddingsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.5-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Ruby and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Ruby and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.