Celestine and Elbaite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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
Celestine and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- 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
Celestine and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.