Thulite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.1
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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.
Thulite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- 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.
Thulite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.