Chrome Tourmaline and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Chrome Tourmaline and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
• Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Tourmaline and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tourmaline and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tourmaline and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.