Chrome Tourmaline and Jet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
1.19-1.35
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
3,2
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5-4
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
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Chrome Tourmaline and Jet Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
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Chrome Tourmaline and Jet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.