Oligoclase and Rubellite Physical Properties

Oligoclase

Rubellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.673.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.

Oligoclase and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase and Rubellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Oligoclase and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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