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Watermelon Tourmaline
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Watermelon Tourmaline and Bornite 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
2.90-3.405.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-3.25
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.
Cu5FeS4

Watermelon Tourmaline and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Bornite 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 Bornite 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 Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Watermelon Tourmaline and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.