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Rubellite Tourmaline and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.50   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Ag   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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