Ruby and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

Ruby

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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

3.97-4.053.28-3.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

96.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.