Ruby and Sinhalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.46-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

96-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ruby and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ruby and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.