Watermelon Tourmaline and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Watermelon Tourmaline

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.402.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56

2 10

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.

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Watermelon Tourmaline and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.