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.
| Hệ tinh thể | Trigonal |
| Phân loại khoáng vật | 09 Silicates |
| Độ cứng Mohs | 7.0-7.5 |
| Tỷ trọng | 2.82-3.32 |
| Màu sắc | Black, green, pink, blue, watermelon |
| Ánh | Vitreous |
| Màu vệt | Colorless |
| Cát khai | None |
| Vết vỡ | Conchoidal to uneven |
| Độ trong suốt | Transparent |
| Dạng tinh thể | Prismatic with triangular cross-section |
Độ cứng Mohs
Mohs Hardness: 7,0 – 7,5
1 Soft10 Hard
Hệ tinh thể
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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.