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Blue spinel and Elbaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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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 spinel and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 spinel and Elbaite chemical formula.

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  • 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 spinel and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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