Pallasite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Pallasite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite 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.

Pallasite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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