Elbaite and Titanite Physical Properties

Elbaite

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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

2.90-3.103.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

75-5.5

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 Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Titanite 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 Titanite 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 Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.