Tinaksite and Rubellite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Rubellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.823.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

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.

Tinaksite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite 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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Tinaksite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

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