Goldstone and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
2.90-3.40
Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Au
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.
Goldstone and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
- 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.
Goldstone and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goldstone and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goldstone and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goldstone is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.