Californite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Californite

Elbaite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.32-3.47

None

-9999

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Californite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Californite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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