Elbaite and Lazulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
3.04-3.17
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
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
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Elbaite and Lazulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite 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 Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Elbaite and Lazulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.