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Ruby and Sapphirine 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
3.40-3.58
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.