Rubellite Tourmaline and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rubellite Tourmaline and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.