Carnelian and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

Carnelian

Rubellite Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

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1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2.5-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Carnelian and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

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

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Carnelian and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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