Clintonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

Clintonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- 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.

Clintonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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