Hypersthene and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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.

Hypersthene and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.

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Hypersthene and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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