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Chrome Tourmaline and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
2.24-2.29   

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

Cleavage
3,2   
Very poor [100]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrome Tourmaline and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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Chrome Tourmaline and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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