Rubellite Tourmaline and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.