Chrome Tourmaline and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,2
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Chrome Tourmaline and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Chrome Tourmaline and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.