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Chrome Tourmaline
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Chrome Tourmaline and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.353.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Tourmaline and Aegirine Chemical Formula

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

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Tourmaline and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.