Ruby and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Elastic
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
  
2.78-2.88
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Micaceous, Brittle
  
Cleavage
No true cleavage
  
Perfect on the {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Ruby and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ruby and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ruby and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.
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