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Elbaite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.10-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

7-9999
2 10
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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
S8

Elbaite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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 Sulfur- S8

Elbaite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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