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Elbaite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7   

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   
SiO2   

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Elbaite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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