Gaylussite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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.
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
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.