Rubellite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Rubellite

Zinnwaldite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.01-3.062.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4.0

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.

Not Available

Rubellite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite 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.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Rubellite Vs Shattuckite

Rubellite Vs Serendibite

Rubellite Vs Scorzalite

Rubellite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.