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Chrome Tourmaline and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
3,2   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
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Chrome Tourmaline and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tourmaline and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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