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Glaucophane and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ag

Glaucophane and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

Glaucophane and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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