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Annabergite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Annabergite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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