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Amazonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties


Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.05-3.11   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
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.   

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Amazonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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