Tourmaline and Saltwater pearl Physical Properties

Tourmaline

Saltwater pearl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.35

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1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

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1.8 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 Saltwater pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline and Saltwater 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 Saltwater pearl 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 Saltwater pearl Specific Gravity

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