Watermelon Tourmaline and Star diopside Physical Properties

Watermelon Tourmaline

Star diopside

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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

2.90-3.40Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

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.

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Star diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Star diopside 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 Star diopside 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.

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Star diopside Specific Gravity

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