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Ametrine and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Ametrine and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine and 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 Ametrine and Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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