Rubellite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Rubellite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rubellite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.