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Rubellite Tourmaline and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Dilute acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.93-2.96   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ag   
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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