Moroxite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Moroxite

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.262.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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.

Moroxite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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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Moroxite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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