Rubellite Tourmaline and Narsarsukite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
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2.72-2.83
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Good on {100} and {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ag
  
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Rubellite Tourmaline and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
- Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rubellite Tourmaline and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.