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Watermelon Tourmaline and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
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.
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Watermelon Tourmaline and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Aragonite 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 Aragonite 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 Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Watermelon Tourmaline and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.