Augelite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Augelite

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.70-2.752.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.

Augelite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.

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Augelite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.