Rubellite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Rubellite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.01-3.062.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indiscernible

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

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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.

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Rubellite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone 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 Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Rubellite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.