Sarcopside and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

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.

Sarcopside and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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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Sarcopside and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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