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Elbaite and Abalone Physical Properties


Abalone and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
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  
CaCO3  

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Elbaite and Abalone Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Abalone 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 Elbaite and Abalone chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Abalone Specific Gravity

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

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