Citrine and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

Citrine

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

2.65Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Citrine and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

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

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Citrine and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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