Spessartine and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties

Spessartine and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Spessartine and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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