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Chrome Tourmaline
Chrome Tourmaline

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Chrome Tourmaline and Phenakite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.85-3.35
Conchoidal
3,2
7-7.5
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
 
Brittle
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2.90-2.98
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
7.5-8
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tourmaline and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline Vs Phenakite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is whereas that of Phenakite is .