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Rubellite Tourmaline and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ag   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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