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Watermelon Tourmaline and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Stibiotantalite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6   

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.   
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Stibiotantalite 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 Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

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Watermelon Tourmaline and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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