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Tourmaline and Pearl Physical Properties


Pearl and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35   
2.60-2.85   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
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 Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Tourmaline and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.

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