Eudialyte and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
H 2 SO 4
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
  
2.90-3.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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.
  
Eudialyte and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- 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.
Eudialyte and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eudialyte and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eudialyte and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eudialyte is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.