Elbaite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Elbaite

Phosphophyllite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.103.07-3.13

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

73-3.5

2 10

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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

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Elbaite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Elbaite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.