Chrome Tourmaline and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
Not Available
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrome Tourmaline and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrome Tourmaline and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.