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Chrome Tourmaline and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
BeAl 2 O 4

Chrome Tourmaline and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Chrome Tourmaline and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.