Rubellite Tourmaline and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Rubellite Tourmaline and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.