Rubellite and Moss Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
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 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Rubellite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Rubellite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.