Afghanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

Afghanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Indicolite Blue 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 Afghanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Afghanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.