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Watermelon Tourmaline
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Watermelon Tourmaline and Anhydrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5
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.
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Watermelon Tourmaline and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Watermelon Tourmaline and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.

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