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Chrome Tourmaline
Chrome Tourmaline

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Chrome Tourmaline and Albite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.85-3.35
Conchoidal
3,2
7-7.5
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
 
Brittle
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2.60-2.65
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
6-6.5
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Tourmaline and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tourmaline and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline Vs Albite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is whereas that of Albite is .