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Rubellite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Rubellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7  

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.  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Rubellite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Rubellite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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