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Elbaite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3  

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  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Elbaite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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