Ruby and Magnetite Physical Properties

Ruby

Magnetite

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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

3.97-4.055.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

95.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.