Rubellite Tourmaline and Moonstone Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Rubellite Tourmaline and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.