Chrysotile and Elbaite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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

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Chrysotile and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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