Rubellite Tourmaline and Liddicoatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.02
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
{0001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
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Chemical Composition
Ag
  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Rubellite Tourmaline and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
- Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Rubellite Tourmaline and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.