Chrysoprase and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
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.
Chrysoprase and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- 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.
Chrysoprase and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.