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Elbaite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties


Orbicular jasper and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
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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  
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Elbaite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

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

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