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Tanzanite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Rubellite Tourmaline and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Ag   

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Tanzanite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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