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Goshenite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Goshenite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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