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Watermelon Tourmaline and Ivory Physical Properties


Ivory and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
1.70-2.00   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2-3   

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 Ivory Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Ivory 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 Ivory chemical formula.

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Ivory Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Ivory Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Ivory Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 1.70-2.00 whereas that of Ivory is 1.70-2.00.

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