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Ruby and Leucite Physical Properties


Leucite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.45-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ruby and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.

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