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Omphacite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Rubellite Tourmaline and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Ag   

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Omphacite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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