Copper and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.10
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
Cleavage
None
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
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.