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Maw Sit Sit and Rubellite Physical Properties


Rubellite and Maw Sit Sit Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.45-3.15   
3.01-3.06   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

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.   

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Maw Sit Sit and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit and Rubellite chemical formula.

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Maw Sit Sit and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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

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