Rubellite Tourmaline and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Glaucophane

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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

Not Available3-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Rubellite Tourmaline and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.