Elbaite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
3.28-3.38
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Good on [110]
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
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Elbaite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite 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 Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Elbaite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.