Magnetite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Magnetite

Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.85-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Magnetite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite and 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 Magnetite and Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

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Magnetite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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