Elbaite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
1.93-1.99
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
perfect [110]
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
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Elbaite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Elbaite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.