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Amazonite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Rubellite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.01-3.06  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
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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Amazonite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Rubellite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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

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