Chlorastrolite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties

Chlorastrolite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Chlorastrolite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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