Hardystonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

Hardystonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- 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.

Hardystonite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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