Gaylussite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
perfect [110]
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
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.
Gaylussite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- 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.
Gaylussite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.