Chrome Tourmaline and Brazilianite Physical Properties

Chrome Tourmaline and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
• Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.