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Agate and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
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   

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Agate and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Agate and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

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