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Rubellite Tourmaline and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone 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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2.62-2.65   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
001   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ag   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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