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Staurolite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Staurolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Staurolite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Staurolite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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