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Shattuckite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ag

Shattuckite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

Shattuckite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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