Pargasite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Pargasite

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.262.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.

Pargasite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite 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 Pargasite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Pargasite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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