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Rubellite Tourmaline and Microcline 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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2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.