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Unakite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Watermelon Tourmaline and Unakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.20   
2.90-3.40   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

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.   

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Unakite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite 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 Unakite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Unakite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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

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