Elbaite and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
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
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Elbaite and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite 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 Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Elbaite and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.