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Beryllonite
Beryllonite

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Watermelon Tourmaline



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Beryllonite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79-2.872.90-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , 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.

Beryllonite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , 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.

Beryllonite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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