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Chrome Tourmaline and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
2.97   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
3,2   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrome Tourmaline and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tourmaline and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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