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Elbaite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2.5  

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  
KCl  

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Elbaite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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