Ruby and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.05Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

97-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.