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Clinozoisite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Rubellite Tourmaline and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
Not Available   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Ag   

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Clinozoisite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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