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.

결정계 Trigonal
광물 분류 09 Silicates
모스 경도 7.0-7.5
비중 2.82-3.32
색상 Black, green, pink, blue, watermelon
광택 Vitreous
조흔색 Colorless
벽개 None
단구 Conchoidal to uneven
투명도 Transparent
결정 습성 Prismatic with triangular cross-section

모스 경도

Mohs Hardness: 7.0 – 7.5
1 Soft10 Hard

결정계

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.