Microcline and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ag
  
Microcline and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Microcline and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.