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Labradorite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Labradorite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite 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 Labradorite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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