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Rhodolite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

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
3.842.90-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
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.

Rhodolite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • 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.

Rhodolite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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