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Elbaite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties


Crystal Quartz and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
7   

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 Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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