Sellaite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Sellaite

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.14-3.162.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgF 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.

Sellaite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Sellaite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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