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Rubellite Tourmaline and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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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2.90-3.14   

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

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
7.5-8   

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

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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.

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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.

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