Watermelon Tourmaline and Andalusite Physical Properties

Watermelon Tourmaline

Andalusite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.403.05-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {110}, poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5

2 10

1.8 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.

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Watermelon Tourmaline and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

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.
Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.