Cymophane and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.90-3.40
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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.
  
Cymophane and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- 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.
Cymophane and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.