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Watermelon Tourmaline and Biotite 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
2.7-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5-3.0
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.
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Watermelon Tourmaline and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Biotite 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 Biotite 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 Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Watermelon Tourmaline and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.