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Rubellite Tourmaline and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.