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Elbaite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3-4  

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  

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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.

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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.

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