Morganite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Morganite

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

2.71-2.902.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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.

Morganite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
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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Morganite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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