Ruby and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Ruby

Nifontovite

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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

3.97-4.052.35-2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

93.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Ruby and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Ruby and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.