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Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.11   
3.79-3.94   

Fracture
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Lamellar, Splintery   

Cleavage
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{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4   

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.   
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Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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