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Hyacinth and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Watermelon Tourmaline and Hyacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , 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.   

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Hyacinth and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Hyacinth and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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