Ruby and Padparadscha Physical Properties

Ruby

Padparadscha

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

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

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Ruby and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.