Kurnakovite and Rubellite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Rubellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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.

Kurnakovite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite 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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Kurnakovite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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