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Rubellite Tourmaline and Triplite Physical Properties

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
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3.85-3.94
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rubellite Tourmaline and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.