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Elbaite and Zultanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.90-3.10-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
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Mohs Hardness

76.5-7
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
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Elbaite and Zultanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite and Zultanite 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 Zultanite 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 Zultanite- -

Elbaite and Zultanite Specific Gravity

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