Ruby and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties

Ruby

Uvarovite Garnet

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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

3.97-4.053.7-3.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

96.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

Ruby and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Uvarovite Garnet 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 Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

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Ruby and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Uvarovite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Uvarovite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.7-3.8.