Tourmaline and Quartz Physical Properties

Tourmaline and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline and Quartz 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 Quartz 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 Quartz- SiO₂

Tourmaline and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.