Williamsite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
3.05-3.11
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.
Williamsite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- 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.
Williamsite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.