Home
Gemstones


Watermelon Tourmaline and Morganite Physical Properties


Morganite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
2.71-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5-8   

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.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Watermelon Tourmaline and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Watermelon Tourmaline and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones