×

Elbaite
Elbaite

Mottramite
Mottramite



ADD
Compare
X
Elbaite
X
Mottramite

Elbaite and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.105.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73
Amber
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
Not Available

Elbaite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite 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
  • >

Elbaite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.