Rubellite Tourmaline and Cordierite Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Cordierite

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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 Available2.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Rubellite Tourmaline and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.