Rubellite Tourmaline and Peridot Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
• Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Rubellite Tourmaline and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.