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Zinnwaldite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Zinnwaldite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite and Chrome 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 Zinnwaldite and Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zinnwaldite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zinnwaldite and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zinnwaldite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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