Blue Beryl Maxixe and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
2.90-3.10
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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
  
Blue Beryl Maxixe and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- 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
Blue Beryl Maxixe and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue Beryl Maxixe and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue Beryl Maxixe and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.