Chrome Tourmaline and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.00-3.25
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
3,2
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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.