Rubellite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06
3.71
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
{10 1 1} Good
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4.5-5
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.
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Rubellite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Rubellite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.