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Elbaite and Chlorite group 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
2.90-3.102.6-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
72-2.5
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 Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group 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
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Elbaite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.