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Elbaite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Calcite Satin Spar and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
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   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Elbaite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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