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Watermelon Tourmaline and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6.5   

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.   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Common Opal 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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