Vlasovite and Rubellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97
3.01-3.06
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Not Available
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.
Vlasovite and Rubellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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.
Vlasovite and Rubellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vlasovite and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vlasovite and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vlasovite is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.