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Watermelon Tourmaline and Rubellite Tourmaline 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
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5-3
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.
Ag

Watermelon Tourmaline and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Rubellite Tourmaline 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 Rubellite Tourmaline 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 Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

Watermelon Tourmaline and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.