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Kainite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Kainite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Chrome 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 Kainite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Kainite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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