Rubellite Tourmaline and Andradite Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Andradite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.70-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.