Anorthoclase and Elbaite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.622.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,K)AlSi 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

Anorthoclase and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 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

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Anorthoclase and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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