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Tantalite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Watermelon Tourmaline and Tantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Good in one direction   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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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Tantalite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite 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 Tantalite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Tantalite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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