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Copper and Elbaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
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

Copper and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Elbaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • 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

Copper and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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