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Indicolite Blue Tourmaline
Indicolite Blue Tourmaline

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Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Creedite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.112.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54.5
Amber
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.
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Creedite 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 Creedite 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 Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.