Uvite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Uvite

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.142.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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.

Uvite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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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Uvite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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