Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Calcite Physical Properties

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.112.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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.

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Calcite 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Calcite chemical formula.

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.
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.