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Rhodizite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Rhodizite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.34-3.44   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael 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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Rhodizite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Rhodizite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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