Herderite and Rubellite Physical Properties

Herderite

Rubellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.023.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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.

Herderite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Rubellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Herderite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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