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Ruby and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.72-2.83
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

No true cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

96-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2 O 3
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.