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Hibschite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Rubellite and Hibschite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08   
3.01-3.06   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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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Hibschite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Rubellite chemical formula.

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Hibschite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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

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