Rubellite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Rubellite

Sunstone

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.01-3.062.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56

2 10

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.

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Rubellite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone 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 Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Compare Blue Gemstones

Rubellite Vs Scorzalite

Rubellite Vs Shattuckite

Rubellite Vs Serendibite

Rubellite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.