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Gahnospinel and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Rubellite Tourmaline and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
Not Available   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ag   

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Gahnospinel and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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