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Watermelon Tourmaline and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
4.014   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-5   

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.   
Not Available   

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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