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Chrome Tourmaline and Euclase Physical Properties


Euclase and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
3.08-3.12   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
3,2   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrome Tourmaline and Euclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.

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Chrome Tourmaline and Euclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.

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