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Grossular 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
3.55-3.73
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
none
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ag

Grossular and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

Grossular and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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