Watermelon Tourmaline and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
2.20-2.40
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
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.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Watermelon Tourmaline and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Gypsum 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 Gypsum 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 Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Watermelon Tourmaline and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.