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Chrome Tourmaline
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Chrome Tourmaline and Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.353.62-3.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrome Tourmaline and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrome Tourmaline and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.