Linarite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.35
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ag
  
Linarite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite 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 Linarite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Linarite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.