Tugtupite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

Tugtupite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tugtupite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Tugtupite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Tugtupite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tugtupite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tugtupite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tugtupite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.