Elbaite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Elbaite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.102.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72.5-4.5

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Elbaite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Elbaite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.