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Rubellite Tourmaline and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.04-3.26   

Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ag   
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.

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