Amazonite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties

Amazonite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Amazonite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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