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Chrome Tourmaline and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Tourmaline and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Tourmaline and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.