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Rubellite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06   
3.35   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

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.   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Rubellite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Rubellite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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