Marialite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

Marialite

Rubellite Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {100} and {110}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Marialite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

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Marialite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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