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