Elbaite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Elbaite

Fibrolite

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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

2.90-3.103.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-7

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

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Elbaite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Elbaite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.