Chrome Tourmaline and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

Chrome Tourmaline and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
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Chrome Tourmaline and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.