Elbaite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Elbaite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.10Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7Not Available

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 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

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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 Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.