Holmquistite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

Holmquistite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony 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.

Holmquistite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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