Chrome Tourmaline and Sodalite Physical Properties

Chrome Tourmaline

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.352.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,2

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Chrome Tourmaline and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Chrome Tourmaline and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.