Chrome Tourmaline and Microcline Physical Properties

Chrome Tourmaline and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrome Tourmaline and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.