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Elbaite and Star diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
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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 Star diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Star diopside 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 Star diopside 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 Star diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Star diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Star diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is Not Available whereas that of Star diopside is Not Available.