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Hiddenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.90-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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.

Hiddenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • 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.

Hiddenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.