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Rubellite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06   
6.50-7.00   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3   

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.   
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Rubellite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Rubellite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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