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Chrome Tourmaline and Halite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
2.17
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
NaCl

Chrome Tourmaline and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Chrome Tourmaline and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.