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Chrome Tourmaline
Chrome Tourmaline

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Chrome Tourmaline and Siderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.85-3.353.83-3.89
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

3,2
Perfect on {01 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.