Arfvedsonite and Rubellite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Rubellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.53.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

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.

Arfvedsonite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Rubellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
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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Arfvedsonite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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