Chrome Tourmaline and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.05-3.08
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
3,2
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrome Tourmaline and Eosphorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrome Tourmaline and Eosphorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.