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Austinite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
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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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 and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

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