Tourmaline Bi Color and Norbergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.177
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Tourmaline Bi Color and Norbergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tourmaline Bi Color and Norbergite 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 Bi Color and Norbergite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Tourmaline Bi Color and Norbergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline Bi Color and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline Bi Color and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline Bi Color is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.