Hureaulite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19
  
2.90-3.40
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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.
  
Hureaulite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- 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.
Hureaulite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.