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Schultenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Watermelon Tourmaline and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

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.   

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Schultenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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