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Watermelon Tourmaline and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
2.60-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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.   
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Albite 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 Watermelon Tourmaline and Albite chemical formula.

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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