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Chrome Tourmaline and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
2.45
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Tourmaline and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Tourmaline and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.