Rubellite Tourmaline and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.9
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ag
  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Rubellite Tourmaline and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rubellite Tourmaline and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.