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Morganite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Morganite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Morganite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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