Elbaite and Anatase Physical Properties

Elbaite

Anatase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.10

3.82-3.97

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

1.8 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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Elbaite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Anatase 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 Anatase 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 Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Elbaite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.