Chrome Tourmaline and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
2.20-2.40
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
3,2
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chrome Tourmaline and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chrome Tourmaline and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.