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Chromite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties


Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
3.05-3.11   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   

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Chromite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Chromite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Chromite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.

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