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Elbaite and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
-9999  

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  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Elbaite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

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