Elbaite and Gedrite Physical Properties

Elbaite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite 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 Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Elbaite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.