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Rubellite Tourmaline and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rubellite Tourmaline and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rubellite Tourmaline and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.