Elbaite and Polyhalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.78
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
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 Polyhalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite 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
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Elbaite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.