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Elbaite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
Perfect  

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  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Elbaite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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