Home
Gemstones


Boracite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Boracite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Elbaite chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Boracite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones