Amethyst and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter 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}
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
Amethyst and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- 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
Amethyst and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.