Gahnite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ag
  
Gahnite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Gahnite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.