Chalcedony and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.05-3.11
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Not Available
Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2
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.
Chalcedony and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- 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.
Chalcedony and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.