Tourmaline and Omphacite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.16-3.43
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
{110} Good, {110} Good
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Tourmaline and Omphacite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tourmaline and Omphacite 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 Omphacite 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 Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Tourmaline and Omphacite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.