Rubellite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Rubellite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rubellite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.