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Rubellite and Actinolite Physical Properties

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
3.01-3.063.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rubellite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Actinolite 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 Rubellite and Actinolite 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.
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rubellite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.