Vlasovite and Ruby Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Ruby

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Al ₂ O ₃

Vlasovite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Vlasovite and Ruby Specific Gravity

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