Watermelon Tourmaline and Honey Opal Physical Properties

Watermelon Tourmaline and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Watermelon Tourmaline and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.