Rubellite Tourmaline and Linarite Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Linarite

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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 Available5.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.