Sylvite and Ruby Physical Properties

Sylvite

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.59

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Al ₂ O ₃

Sylvite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Sylvite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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