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Rubellite Tourmaline and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Rubellite Tourmaline and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Rubellite Tourmaline and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.