Elbaite and Glass Physical Properties

Elbaite

Glass

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.102.39-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

74-6

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

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Elbaite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Glass 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 Glass 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

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Elbaite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.