Dravite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.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
Dravite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.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
Dravite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.