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Rubellite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

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.  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Rubellite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Rubellite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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