Sunstone and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Sunstone

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.652.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

001

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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.

Sunstone and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
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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Sunstone and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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