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Rubellite and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
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.
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rubellite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite 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 Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rubellite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.