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Tinzenite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

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
3.355-3.433
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Tinzenite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Tinzenite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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