Home
×

Hyacinth
Hyacinth

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline
Indicolite Blue Tourmaline



ADD
Compare
X
Hyacinth
X
Indicolite Blue Tourmaline

Hyacinth and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.05-3.11
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.

Hyacinth and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • 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.

Hyacinth and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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