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Ruby and Uvarovite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.77
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

No true cleavage
None

Mohs Hardness

96.5-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2 O 3
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Uvarovite 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 chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.