Chrome-Chalcedony and Rubellite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Rubellite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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.

Chrome-Chalcedony and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Rubellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Chrome-Chalcedony Vs Cordierite Iolite

Chrome-Chalcedony Vs Covellite

Chrome-Chalcedony Vs Cyprine of Berzelius

Chrome-Chalcedony and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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