Rubellite Tourmaline and Celestine Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Celestine

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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 Available3.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rubellite Tourmaline and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.