Tahitian pearl and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Tahitian pearl

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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1.5 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.40

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

2.6 Cleavage

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2.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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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.

Tahitian pearl and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tahitian pearl 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 Tahitian pearl and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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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Tahitian pearl and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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