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Albite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.652.85-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Albite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Chrome 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 Albite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Albite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.