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Ruby and Sanidine Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ruby and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ruby and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.