Rubellite and Petrified Wood Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06
  
2.58-2.91
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
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.
  
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Rubellite and Petrified Wood Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite and Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood 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.
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Rubellite and Petrified Wood Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Petrified Wood Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Petrified Wood Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Petrified Wood is 2.58-2.91.