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Alexandrite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Alexandrite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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