Diaspore and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Ag
  
Diaspore and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Diaspore and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.