Rubellite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Rubellite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.01-3.065.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4

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.

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rubellite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite 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 Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rubellite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.