Kyanite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

Kyanite

Rubellite Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.65Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kyanite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

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Kyanite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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