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Sard and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Watermelon Tourmaline and Sard Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich 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.   

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Sard and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Sard and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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