Rubellite and Aragonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Dilute acid
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06
  
2.93-2.96
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3.5-4
  
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.
  
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Rubellite and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite 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 Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rubellite and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.