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Chrome Tourmaline and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite 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   
3.13-3.26   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,2   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chrome Tourmaline and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tourmaline and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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