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Chrome Tourmaline and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,2
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
LiAlSi2O6

Chrome Tourmaline and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Chrome Tourmaline and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.