Barite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Barite

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.482.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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.

Barite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
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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Barite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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