Ruby and Norbergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
  
3.177
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
No true cleavage
  
{???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Ruby and Norbergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ruby and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ruby and Norbergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.
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