Ludlamite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2
Not Available
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
None
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ag
Ludlamite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Ludlamite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.