Dallasite and Rubellite Physical Properties

Dallasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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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.

Dallasite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Rubellite chemical formula.

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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Dallasite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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