Ruby and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Ruby

Pyrophyllite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.052.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Birthstones » More

Ruby Vs Emerald

Ruby Vs Opal

Ruby Vs Diamond

» More

More Compare Birthstones

Ruby and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.