Rubellite and Sulfur Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06
Not Available
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
(e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Not Available
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
Not Available
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.
Not Available
Rubellite and Sulfur Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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 Sulfur Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.