Coral and Rubellite Physical Properties

Coral

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.703.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Coral and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral and Rubellite 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 Coral and Rubellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Coral and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Coral and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Coral and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Coral is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.