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Agate and Rubellite Physical Properties


Rubellite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.01-3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
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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Agate and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Rubellite chemical formula.

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Agate and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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

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