Sarcopside and Rubellite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Rubellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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.

Sarcopside and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Rubellite 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 Sarcopside and Rubellite 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.

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Sarcopside and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.