Rubellite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06
1
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
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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.
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Rubellite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal 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.
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Rubellite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.