Ruby and Villiaumite Physical Properties

Ruby

Villiaumite

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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

3.97-4.052.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.