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Barite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Barite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Barite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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