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Rubellite Tourmaline and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.25-2.33   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Ag   
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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