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Ceylonite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Rubellite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
3.01-3.06   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
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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Ceylonite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Rubellite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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

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