Elbaite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.65-2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7
Not Available
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
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Elbaite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Elbaite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.