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Shigaite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Watermelon Tourmaline and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
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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Shigaite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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