Anglesite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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.
Anglesite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- 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.
Anglesite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.