Elbaite and Alabaster Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.30
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Not Available
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
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Elbaite and Alabaster Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.
- 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
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Elbaite and Alabaster Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.