Chrome Tourmaline and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Chrome Tourmaline and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
• Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome Tourmaline and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.