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Brazilianite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Brazilianite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Brazilianite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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