Chrome Tourmaline and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.30-3.40
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
3,2
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrome Tourmaline and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrome Tourmaline and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.