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Turquoise and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ag

Turquoise and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

Turquoise and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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