Diamond and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
C
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.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- 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
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 and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.
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