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Onyx and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Watermelon Tourmaline and Onyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
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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Onyx and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx 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 Onyx and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Onyx and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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