Jet lignite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Jet lignite

Watermelon Tourmaline

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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

1.30-1.342.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

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 lignite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet lignite 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 lignite 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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Jet lignite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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