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Chrome Tourmaline and Hypersthene 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
3.45-3.55
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Tourmaline and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Tourmaline and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.