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Chrome Tourmaline and Cobaltite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
6.3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome Tourmaline and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome Tourmaline and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.