Nickeline and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Nickeline

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

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.

Nickeline and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline 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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Nickeline and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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