Ruby and Morion Physical Properties

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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

3.97-4.052.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

9Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.