Elbaite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.56-2.62
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
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
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Elbaite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Elbaite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.