Odontolite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Odontolite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Odontolite 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 Odontolite and Tourmaline chemical formula.

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

Odontolite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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