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Thulite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Thulite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Thulite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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