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Elbaite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-6.5  

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  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Elbaite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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