Rubellite Tourmaline and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

None

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Rubellite Tourmaline and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.