Chrome Tourmaline and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties

Chrome Tourmaline and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Uvarovite Garnet 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 Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
• Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

Chrome Tourmaline and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Uvarovite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Uvarovite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.7-3.8.