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Watermelon Tourmaline
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Watermelon Tourmaline and Pleonaste Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.403.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.58
Amber
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.
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Watermelon Tourmaline and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Watermelon Tourmaline and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.