Anatase and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ag
  
Anatase and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Anatase and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.