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Jasper and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties


Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
3.05-3.11   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
Indiscernible   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
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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Jasper and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Jasper and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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