Ruby | |
Chemical Formula |
Al2O3:Cr |
Species |
Oxides & Hydroxides |
Crystal System |
Trigonal |
Mohs Scale |
9 |
Specific Gravity |
4.0 |
Color |
Red, may be brownish, purplish or pinkish |
Streak |
white |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Refractive Index |
nω=1.768–1.772nε=1.760–1.763 |
Diaphaneity |
transparent |
Cleavage |
No true cleavage |
Fracture |
Uneven or conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:Varies with locality. Terminated tabular hexagonal prisms. |