Tourmaline and Chambersite Physical Properties

Tourmaline and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline and Chambersite 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 Chambersite 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.
• Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tourmaline and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.