Friedelite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.90-3.10
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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
Friedelite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite and Elbaite 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 Friedelite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- 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
Friedelite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.