Sanidine and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

Sanidine

Rubellite Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.61Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Rubellite 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 Sanidine and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

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Sanidine and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.