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Watermelon Tourmaline
Watermelon Tourmaline

Tugtupite
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Watermelon Tourmaline and Tugtupite Physical Properties

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
2.90-3.402.30-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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{111} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6
Amber
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.
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Watermelon Tourmaline and Tugtupite Chemical Formula

While comparing Watermelon Tourmaline and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Watermelon Tourmaline and Tugtupite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Watermelon Tourmaline and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Watermelon Tourmaline and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.