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Star Ruby and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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3,2   

Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Star Ruby and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Star Ruby and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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