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Bowenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Watermelon Tourmaline and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
2.90-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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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Bowenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite 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 Bowenite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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