Thulite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

Thulite

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13.05-3.11

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Thulite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Indicolite Blue 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Thulite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.