Rubellite and Herderite Physical Properties

Rubellite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Herderite 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 Herderite 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 Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rubellite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.