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Titanite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Titanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Titanite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Titanite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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