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Wulfenite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties


Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
3.05-3.11   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (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.   

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Wulfenite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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