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Chrome Tourmaline and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
Good/distinct on [210]
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.
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.