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Painite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Painite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.03   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Painite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Painite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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