Sylvite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

Sylvite

Rubellite Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.993Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sylvite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

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Sylvite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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