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Elbaite and Shigaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.102.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72
Amber
2 10
1.8 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 Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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 Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.