Watermelon Tourmaline and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Watermelon Tourmaline

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.405.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5

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.

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Watermelon Tourmaline and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.