Diamond and Elbaite Physical Properties

Diamond

Elbaite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Soluble

3.50-3.53

Conchoidal

111 (perfect in four directions)

2.90-3.10

Uneven, Conchoidal

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

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

Diamond and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond Vs Elbaite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is whereas that of Elbaite is .