Watermelon Tourmaline and Phlogopite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Tough
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
  
2.78-2.85
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
  
None, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect basal (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2-2.5
  
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.
  
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Watermelon Tourmaline and Phlogopite Chemical Formula
While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.