Zircon and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Zircon

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

2.90-3.40

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

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.

Zircon and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
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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Zircon and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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