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Gaylussite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Gaylussite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Chrome 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 Gaylussite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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