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Elbaite and Copper Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.10-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Hackly

Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
None

Mohs Hardness

72.5
2 10
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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
Cu

Elbaite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Copper 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 Copper 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 Copper- Cu

Elbaite and Copper Specific Gravity

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