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Elbaite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4   

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   
CaF2   

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Elbaite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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