Agrellite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.88
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
perfect [110]
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Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F
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.
Agrellite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Agrellite and Watermelon 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 Agrellite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
- Chemical formula of Watermelon Tourmaline- 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.
Agrellite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.