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Mottramite and Rubellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.93.01-3.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
37-7.5
Amber
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.

Mottramite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Rubellite chemical formula.

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  • 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.

Mottramite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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