Purpurite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Purpurite

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.42.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

[100] [001] perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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.

Purpurite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Purpurite 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 Purpurite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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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Purpurite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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