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Hiddenite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Hiddenite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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