Prasiolite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Rubellite Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

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1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prasiolite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

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Prasiolite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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