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Watermelon Tourmaline and Hyalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 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.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Watermelon Tourmaline and Hyalite Chemical Formula

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

Watermelon Tourmaline and Hyalite Specific Gravity

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