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Chrome Tourmaline
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Chrome Tourmaline and Andradite 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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3.70-4.10
Conchoidal, Uneven
none
6.5-7
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrome Tourmaline and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tourmaline and Andradite Specific Gravity

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