Ruby and Microlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
5.5
Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
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
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.
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