Watermelon Tourmaline and Manganaxinite Physical Properties

Watermelon Tourmaline and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.