Agate and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

Agate

Rubellite Tourmaline

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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

2.60-2.64Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Agate and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Rubellite Tourmaline 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 Agate and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

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Agate and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.