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Rubellite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06  
4  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
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.  
FeO(OH)  

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Rubellite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Rubellite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.

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