Tourmaline and Tinzenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
3.355-3.433
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
{???} Good, {???} Good
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tourmaline and Tinzenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tourmaline and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tourmaline and Tinzenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.