Ruby and Microlite Physical Properties

Ruby

Microlite

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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

3.97-4.055.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

95-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ruby and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.