Elbaite and Esperite Physical Properties

Elbaite

Esperite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.104.28-4.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75-5.5

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

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Elbaite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Esperite 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 Esperite 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 Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Elbaite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.