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Elbaite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.106.8-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-4
Amber
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
C20H36

Elbaite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite- C20H36

Elbaite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.