Rhodolite and Rubellite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Rubellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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.

Rhodolite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Rubellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
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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Rhodolite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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