Rubellite Tourmaline and Zircon Physical Properties

Rubellite Tourmaline

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

Rubellite Tourmaline and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite Tourmaline and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite Tourmaline and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite Tourmaline is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.