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Augelite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Watermelon Tourmaline and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.   
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , 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.   

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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.

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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.

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