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Andradite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Andradite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite 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 Andradite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Andradite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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