Rubellite Tourmaline and Thulite Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Thulite

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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 Available3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.