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Watermelon Tourmaline
Watermelon Tourmaline

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.402.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.13 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.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Watermelon Tourmaline and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Hanksite 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 Hanksite 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 Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Watermelon Tourmaline and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.