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Faustite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Rubellite Tourmaline and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ag   

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Faustite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Faustite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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