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Rubellite Tourmaline and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Adamite 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 Rubellite Tourmaline and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.