Home
Gemstones


Rubellite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Rubellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
001   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

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)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Blue Gemstones

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.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones