Elbaite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Physical Properties

Elbaite

Intermediate Gold Nuggets

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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

2.90-3.10Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

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 Intermediate Gold Nuggets Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets 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 Intermediate Gold Nuggets 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 Intermediate Gold Nuggets Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is Not Available whereas that of Intermediate Gold Nuggets is Not Available.