Apophyllite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ag
  
Apophyllite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Apophyllite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.