Ruby and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
  
2.36
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
No true cleavage
  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ruby and Wavellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ruby and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ruby and Wavellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.
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