Star Sapphire and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
2.90-3.40
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich 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.
Star Sapphire and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich 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.
Star Sapphire and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Sapphire and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Sapphire and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Sapphire is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.