Agrellite and Rubellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.88
3.01-3.06
Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
perfect [110]
Not Available
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F
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.
Agrellite and Rubellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Rubellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
- 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.
Agrellite and Rubellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.