Watermelon Tourmaline and Demantoid Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
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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.
  
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Watermelon Tourmaline and Demantoid Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Demantoid Garnet 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 Demantoid Garnet 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.
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Watermelon Tourmaline and Demantoid Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Demantoid Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Demantoid Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is Not Available whereas that of Demantoid Garnet is Not Available.