Boleite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
3.05-3.11
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
Cleavage
[001] perfect
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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.
Boleite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- 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.
Boleite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.