Gypsum and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur 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.
Gypsum and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur 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.
Gypsum and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.