Rubellite Tourmaline and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
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Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
None
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ag
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Rubellite Tourmaline and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Rubellite Tourmaline and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.