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Mexican fire opal
Mexican fire opal

Watermelon Tourmaline
Watermelon Tourmaline



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Mexican fire opal 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
Not Available2.90-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7-7.5
Amber
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.

Mexican fire opal and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal 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.

Mexican fire opal and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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