Xenotime and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.30-5.10
2.90-3.40
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.
Xenotime and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Xenotime and Watermelon Tourmaline 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 Xenotime and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- 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.
Xenotime and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.