Ruby Zoisite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Ruby Zoisite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby Zoisite and Tourmaline 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 Ruby Zoisite and Tourmaline chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Ruby Zoisite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby Zoisite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby Zoisite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby Zoisite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.