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Chrome Tourmaline
Chrome Tourmaline

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Chrome Tourmaline and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.85-3.35
Conchoidal
3,2
7-7.5
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
 
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2.25-2.40
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perfect on {010}; good on {100}
5-5.5
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tourmaline and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tourmaline and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline Vs Thomsonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is whereas that of Thomsonite is .