Watermelon Tourmaline and Tinaksite Physical Properties

Watermelon Tourmaline

Tinaksite

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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

2.90-3.402.82

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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Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56

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 Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.