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Anhydrite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ag

Anhydrite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

Anhydrite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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