Garnet and Elbaite Physical Properties

Garnet

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
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

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Garnet and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.