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Chrome Tourmaline and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.