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Amber and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
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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Amber and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Amber and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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

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