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Elbaite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
4.00-4.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-5.5   

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   
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Elbaite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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