Chrome Tourmaline and Riebeckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
  
3.28-3.44
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Cleavage
3,2
  
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5.0-6.0
  
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
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Chrome Tourmaline and Riebeckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
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Chrome Tourmaline and Riebeckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.