Hollandite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.05
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
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.
Hollandite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- 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.
Hollandite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.