Elbaite and Gyrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.48
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Perfect on {001}
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
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Elbaite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Elbaite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.