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Elbaite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Agrellite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
2.88  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
perfect [110]  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5.5  

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  
NaCa2Si4O10F  

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Elbaite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Agrellite 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 Agrellite chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.

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