Elbaite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
1.847-1.852
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Poor to indistinct on {010}
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 Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.