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Forsterite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ag

Forsterite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

Forsterite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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