Variscite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Variscite

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

2.42-2.58

2.90-3.40

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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.

Variscite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
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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Variscite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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