Ruby and Sellaite Physical Properties

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.14-3.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

95-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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

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Ruby and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.