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Jet and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35
2.90-3.40
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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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.

Jet and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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  • 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.

Jet and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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