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Chrome Tourmaline and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaF2

Chrome Tourmaline and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Chrome Tourmaline and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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