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Gaylussite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties


Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
3.05-3.11   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
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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Gaylussite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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