Elbaite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Elbaite

Wavellite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.102.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

73.5-4

2 10

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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

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Elbaite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite 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 Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Elbaite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.