Watermelon Tourmaline and Ruby Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
3.97-4.05
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
No true cleavage
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.
Al 2 O 3
Watermelon Tourmaline and Ruby Chemical Formula
While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Ruby 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 Ruby 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 Ruby- Al 2 O 3
Watermelon Tourmaline and Ruby Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.