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Chrome Tourmaline and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
3,2   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrome Tourmaline and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tourmaline and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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