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Faustite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Rubellite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.01-3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
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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Faustite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Rubellite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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

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