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Citrine and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.90-3.40
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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.

Citrine and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • 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.

Citrine and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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