Home
Gemstones


Obsidian and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Obsidian and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Sagittarius

Obsidian and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

Gems for Sagittarius

Gems for Sagittarius


Compare Gems for Sagittarius