Watermelon Tourmaline and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
  
2.68-2.72
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7.5-8
  
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.
  
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Watermelon Tourmaline and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.