Tourmaline

Complex borosilicate

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Tourmaline is a group of complex borosilicate minerals famous for their wide range of colors. Watermelon tourmaline shows pink centers with green rims. The most common variety, schorl (black), accounts for 95% of all tourmaline.

Sistem Kristal Trigonal
Kelas Mineral 09 Silicates
Kekerasan Mohs 7.0-7.5
Berat Jenis 2.82-3.32
Warna Black, green, pink, blue, watermelon
Kilap Vitreous
Gores Colorless
Belahan None
Pecahan Conchoidal to uneven
Transparansi Transparent
Bentuk Kristal Prismatic with triangular cross-section

Kekerasan Mohs

Mohs Hardness: 7,0 – 7,5
1 Soft10 Hard

Sistem Kristal

Trigonal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardness of Tourmaline?
Tourmaline has a Mohs hardness of 7.0-7.5.
What crystal system does Tourmaline belong to?
Tourmaline crystallizes in the Trigonal crystal system.
What color is Tourmaline?
Tourmaline is typically Black, green, pink, blue, watermelon.
What type of luster does Tourmaline have?
Tourmaline exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Tourmaline?
The chemical formula of Tourmaline is Complex borosilicate.