Imperial Topaz and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

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

3.49-3.572.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

87-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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.

Imperial Topaz and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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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Imperial Topaz and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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