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Malachite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.90-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
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.

Malachite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • 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.

Malachite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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