Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.112.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52-4

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.

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.