Rubellite Tourmaline and Moissanite Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-39-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.