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Watermelon Tourmaline and Pyroxmangite 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
2.90-3.40
3.76-3.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-6
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.
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Watermelon Tourmaline and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Watermelon Tourmaline and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.