Spinel and Rubellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.01-3.06
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
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.
Spinel and Rubellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Rubellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- 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.
Spinel and Rubellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.