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Zincite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties


Watermelon Tourmaline and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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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Zincite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Zincite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.

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