Rubellite and Opal Physical Properties

Rubellite

Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

BrittleWalter Schumann

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

hot salt water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.01-3.06

1.98-2.25

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

5-6.5

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.

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Rubellite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Opal 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 Opal 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 Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

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Rubellite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.