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Charlesite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Charlesite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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