Ruby and Stichtite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
2.11-2.20
Fracture
Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
9
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ruby and Stichtite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ruby and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ruby and Stichtite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.
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