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Thulite and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Rubellite Tourmaline and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Ag   

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Thulite and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Thulite and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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