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Elbaite and Aventurine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-6.5
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
SiO2

Elbaite and Aventurine Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Aventurine 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 Aventurine 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 Aventurine- SiO2

Elbaite and Aventurine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Aventurine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Aventurine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Aventurine is 2.64-2.69.