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Chrome Pyrope and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Chrome Pyrope and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope and 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 Chrome Pyrope and Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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