Axinite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

Axinite

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

3.26-3.36Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Axinite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

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Axinite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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