Verdite and Rubellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
3.01-3.06
Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} Good
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
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.
Verdite and Rubellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Rubellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- 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.
Verdite and Rubellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.