Watermelon Tourmaline and Chabazite Physical Properties

Watermelon Tourmaline

Chabazite

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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

2.90-3.402.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5

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.

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Watermelon Tourmaline and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Chabazite 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 Chabazite 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 Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.