Watermelon Tourmaline and Larimar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
2.74-2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
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Cleavage
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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.
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Watermelon Tourmaline and Larimar Chemical Formula
While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Larimar 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 Larimar 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 Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Watermelon Tourmaline and Larimar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.