Quartz and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SiO2
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.
Quartz and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
- 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.
Quartz and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.