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Hibschite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Hibschite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Hibschite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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