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Elaeolite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Elaeolite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite and 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 Elaeolite and Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elaeolite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elaeolite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elaeolite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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