Ruby and Kyanite Physical Properties

Ruby

Kyanite

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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

3.97-4.053.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

94-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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Ruby and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Ruby and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.