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Watermelon Tourmaline and Cryolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5
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.
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Watermelon Tourmaline and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Cryolite 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 Cryolite 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 Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Watermelon Tourmaline and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.