Sulfur and Ruby Physical Properties

Sulfur

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available9

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Al ₂ O ₃

Sulfur and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Ruby 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 Sulfur and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Sulfur and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.