Rubellite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Rubellite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.01-3.062.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52

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.

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Rubellite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Rubellite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.