Rubellite and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06
2.17
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.0-2.5
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.
NaCl
Rubellite and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite and Halite 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 Halite 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 Halite- NaCl
Rubellite and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.