Tourmaline and Bort Physical Properties

Tourmaline and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline and Bort 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 Tourmaline and Bort chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
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Tourmaline and Bort Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Bort Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Bort Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is Not Available whereas that of Bort is Not Available.