Adularia and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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) More from other references
Adularia and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adularia and Elbaite 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 Adularia and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Adularia and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.