Pyroxmangite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
2.90-3.40
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.
Pyroxmangite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- 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.
Pyroxmangite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.