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Mottramite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties


Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.05-3.11   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None observed   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
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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Mottramite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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