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Chrome Tourmaline
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Chrome Tourmaline and Cuprite 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
2.85-3.355.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.