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Elbaite and Canadian Ammolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74-4.5
Amber
2 10
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
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Elbaite and Canadian Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite- Pt

Elbaite and Canadian Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Canadian Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Canadian Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is Not Available whereas that of Canadian Ammolite is Not Available.