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Watermelon Tourmaline
Watermelon Tourmaline

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.403.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52
Amber
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.
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Watermelon Tourmaline and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Annabergite 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 Annabergite 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 Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Watermelon Tourmaline and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.