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Phlogopite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
2.90-3.40
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
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.

Phlogopite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite 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.

Phlogopite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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