Rubellite and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06
2.78-2.88
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on the {001}
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.
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rubellite and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite 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 Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rubellite and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.