Rubellite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Rubellite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rubellite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.