Watermelon Tourmaline and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
3.64-3.66
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit slight parting
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.
MgAl2O4
Watermelon Tourmaline and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Spinel 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 Spinel 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 Spinel- MgAl2O4
Watermelon Tourmaline and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.