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Chalcedony and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
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  

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Chalcedony and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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

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