Rubellite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Rubellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.01-3.06Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6.5

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.

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Rubellite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite 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 Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Rubellite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.