Rubellite Tourmaline and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ag
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Rubellite Tourmaline and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Rubellite Tourmaline and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.