Watermelon Tourmaline and Parisite Physical Properties

Watermelon Tourmaline and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Parisite 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 Parisite 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 Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Watermelon Tourmaline and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.