Home
Gemstones


Ruby and Povondraite Physical Properties


Povondraite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.26   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Ruby and Povondraite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.

Compare Birthstones

Ruby and Povondraite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.

Birthstones

Birthstones

» More Birthstones

Compare Birthstones

» More Compare Birthstones