Austinite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Austinite

Elbaite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

4.12

Uneven

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

4-4.5

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

2.90-3.10

Uneven, Conchoidal

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

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

Austinite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite Vs Elbaite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is whereas that of Elbaite is .