Elbaite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
3.28-3.335
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
{010} Perfect
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
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Elbaite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Elbaite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.