Thomsonite and Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40
3.97-4.05
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
No true cleavage
Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Thomsonite and Ruby Chemical Formula
While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Ruby chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
Thomsonite and Ruby Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.